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Report calls for new jail or mental health facility in Santa Cruz County
More treatment options wanted to reduce criminality
Thousands of Santa Cruz County residents could lose health care with Medicaid cuts
Clogged emergency departments, more costs for patients and hospitals anticipated
New pesticide alerts draw praise, criticism in Pajaro Valley
Teachers, students describe health problems
Santa Cruz County Supervisors advance cannabis lounges, discuss teen protections
Marijuana use declines among some county youth
Federal funding freeze threatens UCSC research, Santa Cruz biotech industry
Grant delays could cause layoffs within months, professors say
Senior speed dating draws hearts in Live Oak
Love and friendship at Grey Bears’ Senior Night Out series
‘A game changer’: More Santa Cruz County residents call 24-hour mobile crisis team
Law enforcement shootings spur years of activism
‘Forever chemicals’ prompt water upgrades at Santa Cruz County lockup
County says water is safe amid evolving standards
Bird flu risks described by Santa Cruz County health officials
Washing hands, avoiding raw milk among tips
Update: Residents told to monitor hazardous smoke from Moss Landing fire
‘Moderate’ air quality expected Friday, Saturday in Santa Cruz County
Watsonville residents among more than 500 laid off at Monterey Mushrooms
Company made payouts for pollution, wage theft
Watsonville residents push for stricter pesticide rules
Health problems described at state hearings this month
Santa Cruz County settles $2.2M lawsuit in Tamario Smith jail death
New sheriff discusses jail upgrades, mental health care
Will a new court program address severe mental illness in Santa Cruz County?
State mandate uses county dollars, doesn’t fund services or housing
Rockin’ holiday party benefits San Lorenzo Valley families
Dec. 14 blues show in Boulder Creek
Input wanted on rural highway upgrades in Santa Cruz County
Online survey collects concerns
In-home caregivers rally for higher pay in Santa Cruz County
Contract negotiations ongoing since June
Santa Cruz County jobs rebound, but housing costs, aging population remain challenges
State of the Workforce report highlights trends, solutions
Pesticide use near schools detailed in Santa Cruz County
Potentially harmful chemicals applied hundreds of times
Santa Cruz County needle exchange grows as lawsuit shutters volunteer exchange
Clean syringe access drops overall
Bond measure on March ballot would benefit Watsonville hospital
Land, building acquisition planned with $116 million